Butcher Block Supervisor 

Job Description 

Reports To: Meat Manager  

Position Type: Hourly 

Location: Retail Store 

Department: Seafood 

Date: August 2023 

 

About the Intermountain Division    

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued.  Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.     

  

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.  

 

 

 PURPOSE:  

As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Butcher Block Supervisor provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. The Butcher Block Supervisor is held accountable for the department’s results in providing superior service, increasing sales, improving gain, and containing cost. Follows division guidelines for the implementation of the merchandising program and COOL compliance. Trains, schedules, supervises, and assigns duties to butcher block clerks. Cleans product, cuts, weighs, wraps, packages, and places seafood for sale in display cases. Orders supplies and receives shipments. Logs temperature in freezer and cooler. Keeps the department clean, orderly, and maintained in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The position is hourly non-exempt.  

 

 

 

 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.  

• Schedule, supervise, train, and supervise seafood clerks to ensure optimum staffing patterns in the department.  

• Follow division guidelines for implementation of the merchandising program.  

• Speak with customers to resolve problems related to the operation of the Seafood department.  

• Obtains items from case on special order for customers.  

• Handles seafood products of varying weights, cut fillet, wrap, price, date and label fish.  

• Orders product as needed or directed.  

• Checks arriving orders for completeness and quality control.  

• Has overall knowledge of product sold in department.  

• Perform daily inventory and order necessary product and supplies to maintain adequate inventory.  

• Operates electronic scanning scale to record weight of item packaged.  

• Maintains cleanliness of seafood area. Includes wiping up spills, cleaning surfaces and cleaning equipment used in cutting and wrapping.  

• Replaces stock in displays in the seafood area. Ensures that all expired items are removed from the shelves daily.  

• Follows division markdown policy.  

• Performs daily temp and tare checks and COOL compliance.  

• Makes signs and tags for displays as needed.  

• Monitor inter-office mail and company web page daily for updated information.  

• Adheres to Federal, State, local laws. Adheres to safety policies and store rules.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

• Performing other duties as assigned.  

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory, and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position**:  

• Ability to follow company customer service procedures.  

• Demonstrated prior customer service skills and related experience.  

• Must meet the minimum requirements to interview and pass interview for promotion.  

• Ability to interact with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.  

• Ability to organize and plan and analyze reports.  

• Ability to operate a scale.  

• Ability to read, write, understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.  

• Ability to multi tasks, while working under stress and time constraints.  

• Ability to make decisions and work without supervision.  

• Ability to concentrate and focus.  

• Desired: Prior Management experience. Previous experience as a Seafood Clerk.  

• Ability to work varied shifts over a 24-hour operation.  

• Seafood Manager must pass food safety test(s) and all other Safeway required tests.  

• Must be 18 years old and be able to operate all seafood department equipment.  

• Reports to work in proper uniform per company policy.  

• Must be organized, detail oriented, accurate and have good time management skills.  

• Ability to multitask while working under stress and time constraints.  

• Reports to work in proper uniform per company policy.  

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**  

Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8-hour workday.)  

• Lift/Carry: Frequent/carry 5-75 lbs.  

• Push/Pull: Frequent, push/pull 10-50 lbs. products  

• Squat/Kneel: Seldom  

• Bend/Stoop: Seldom  

• Twist/Turn: Frequent  

• Stand/Walk: Continuous  

• Grip/Grasp: Frequent  

• Reach: Frequent  

 

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above. 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment with varying temperatures 

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above. 

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

 

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.